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MARCO F. SACCO
1930 - 2017
MARCO F. SACCO
1930 - 2017
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BORN
1930
DIED
2017
MARCO SACCO Obituary
Famous Restaurateur Passes - Marco Francis Sacco passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 3, 2017, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen Pauline "Paula" Sacco; stepson, Michael Elden; and granddaughter, Lucy Sacco. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Anna (Bianco) Sacco; and son, Frank Andrew Sacco. Marco was born in Pittsburgh, the city he loved so much, on January 7, 1930. He will be remembered for his numerous business ventures, including his most famous restaurant, Piccolo Piccolo at 1 Wood Street, a favorite with locals as well as visitors, and often frequented by the rich and famous. He served in the U.S. Army and lived in Whitehall for 55 years. He will be missed by all for his humor and generosity. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 5-8 p.m., followed by a Blessing Service at 8 p.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.
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Mary Ann Book
March 12, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Marco's passing Paula, I remember what a lovely gentleman he was and his sense of humor. My sympathy to you , your son and family. May he rest in peace.
March 12, 2017
God bless you cousin Marco! You will be in our thoughts and prayers always!
Love from all the Spadaro's
Tony Spadaro Jr
March 11, 2017
Rest in peace cousin Marco! Always in my prayers!
Jean-Pierre Collet
March 10, 2017
All my condolences. I have such good memories of Marco and Piccolo Piccolo.
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Tom Cola
March 9, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Paula and son, and to all of Marco's relatives. He always treated me like family. A gracious host at the restaurant, as well as at his home. Whether a business dinner, a social dinner, or a quiet dinner for two, or a wedding rehearsal dinner for Marianne and me, he made you feel welcome and important. Mostly I will miss sitting with you at the bar, or at your home, you with a Stoli, and me with a VO. Talking about making wine, (yours was the best I ever tasted), sausage,eating figs I brought, olives that I brought, and you cracked and soaked and rinsed, and we shared and enjoyed and laughed. A self made entrepreneur. Yet blue collar and down to earth, and who wouldn't loaf with anyone who was snooty, or put on airs. We fooled 'em all when I smuggled wine, prosciutto, cheese, figs, and crusty bread into AGH when I visited. Not all medicine comes from a pharmacy. You taught me how to make "salatatuta", and about opera. On behalf of Marianne and me, God Bless you as you rest with him and his son, and you with Frank. I miss you and love you my friend.
Linda S
March 9, 2017
Rest in peace, my dear cousin; thanks for being the special person that you were to us. I'll miss you and forever hold you in my heart.
Love you, cuz...
Linda
March 8, 2017
So sorry to lose a great son and husband! Loved them both! Worked @ ICM! Our favorite place! A man of dignity and generosity! Peggy Deutsch and friends! God Bless All!
Misty S
March 7, 2017
Rest in peace my dear cousin...you will be greatly missed! I will always remember the good times and laughs...and all of the baking and cooking we did together. We all love you! Ti amo!
Your cousin,
Misty xoxo!
March 7, 2017
I have many good memories of Marco and his kind demeanor.
He always made everyone feel important. I am happy that we spoke in recent months as I am confined to a wheelchair and do not get out much. I have offered my prayer for his soul.
Dr Al Cipriani
Bob McGlothlin
March 7, 2017
Marco, we spent over 50 years together you will be sadly missed. Thanks for all the wonderful memories till we meet again.
Love Bob
George and Judy Blum
March 7, 2017
Judy
David (Davio) Ayn
March 7, 2017
I will miss you, my friend. Ciao, mi' amicu.
March 7, 2017
Piccolo Piccolo was my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I spent many lunches, dinners and cocktail hours in that perfect little place. A very fond farewall, Mr. Sacco. You brought me more joy than you can ever know.
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